CA AB2743

Prohibits landlords who allow animals on rental property from advertising or establishing policies that require tenants to have animals declawed or devocalized as a condition of occupancy.

Allows occupancy agreements to include provisions prohibiting tenants from declawing or devocalizing animals on the premises, but prohibits landlords from requiring existing animals to undergo these procedures.

Applies civil penalties of up to $1,000 per animal for violations, with penalties paid to the person or entity bringing the action.

Authorizes city attorneys, district attorneys, and other law enforcement prosecutorial entities to enforce the law and seek declaratory or injunctive relief.

Defines "declawing" and "devocalizing" as nontherapeutic surgical procedures (such as onychectomy or vocal cordectomy) performed without medical necessity.